Host Austrostipa nitida for Buprestidae of South Australia
( Jewel beetles )
by Peter J. Lang
Host plant Austrostipa nitida  (Balcarra Spear-grass)
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Austrostipa nitida p Denzel Murfet Marama
Larval host: Buprestidae species recorded breeding in Austrostipa nitida, displayed in reverse count order
Paracephala pistacina, PL3080, male, MU
Paracephala pistacina (3)
Paracephala pistacina, PL3080, male, on Austrostipa pilata, MU
shown on Austrostipa pilata
Paracephala pistacina, PL3986B, larva, EP
Adult host: Buprestidae species recorded as adults on Austrostipa nitida, displayed in reverse count order
Paracephala pistacina, PL3080, male, MU
Paracephala pistacina (148)
Paracephala pistacina, PL3080, male, on Austrostipa pilata, MU
shown on Austrostipa pilata